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Jamaica recently hosted the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Regional Association IV Conference and we have highlights in the environment corner today.

The period February 12 to 18 is being observed as Foster Care Recognition Week by the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) under the theme “Building Resilience through Empowerment”. One aim of Foster Care Recognition Week is to encourage Jamaicans to get involved in the foster care system. If you are interested in applying to become a foster parent...

Journey with us to the South American Continent as we go on a mission to our Caricom neighbours Guyana. Our Delegation is comprised of 73 persons, including technocrats from the Ministry of Industry Investment and Commerce and some of the brightest minds in Construction, technology, education and telecommunications. The goal is simple, to do business in Guyana. After the plane...

The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development will be renaming the Ocho Rios Fire Station, in St. Ann to the Ocho Rios Fire Lorenzo Garnet Douse Memorial Building to preserve the memory of the late firefighter, who passed away in 2022.

New budget year approaches as the Government finalises spending for current financial period. We’re going for growth right now.

The Governments of Jamaica and the Republic of Sierra Leone have strengthened their relationship with the establishment of an Honorary Consulate in Kingston.

Foster Care is the legal process that grants individuals temporary custody of a child or children who have been separated from their parents or family due to circumstances beyond their control. In Jamaica the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) is mandated to safeguard the best interest of the nation’s children especially those who have been placed in state...

Police expanding use of several enforcement tools, as efforts continue to maintain public safety and order on the nation’s roads. On today’s programme we will tell you more about three of those tools.

The Ministry of Justice is observing Restorative Justice (RJ) Week from February 5 to 11 under the theme ‘Stories of Restoration… Everyone Has a Say, the RJ Way’.

The Ministry of Education and Youth, in collaboration with the HEART NSTA/Trust, Junior Achievement Jamaica and the Jamaica Library Service will be observing National Careers Awareness Week 2023 from February 4 -10.

Imagine coming up with an idea for a product that can solve a problem people all over the world experience. And after overcoming numerous obstacles, you are finally able to transform that idea into a tangible finished product. Now imagine being on a trip somewhere trying to convince people to buy your product, only to see a knock off version...

Creative Entrepreneur and DBJ Ignite III Beneficiary, Kianne Hutchinson, recently sat down with Theodore Henry, host of the discussion programme ‘Get The Facts,’ to share more about how her business has benefited from the Bank’s grant facility. We bring you an excerpt of their discussion.